Yamaha Kodiak 450 vs grizzly 700

[Elkhntr08]

I was going through the same process last year. I had decided on a Grizzly until I started looking for a unit. Several on Marketplace had photos with the gas cap off. When I asked, I was told that the Yamahas had an issue with vapor locking on long rides.
I ended up with a Honda Rubicon. Got EPS, independent rear suspension which is great and the DCT. It’s been a great machine around here and I can’t wait to get it to Idaho this fall.

 

[sprinklerguy208]

I've had a grizzly 700 before. Fantastic machine, lots of raw power. Awhile back I switched to a sportsman 700 and put the wife on a 500. For hunting I have never needed the power from the 700. I'd look more into reliable/price instead of power

 

[Meanderthal]

If the prices were close I'd say go with the 450. I have a 700 and a 450, both Kodiaks. You'd be hard pressed to find something that the 700 would do that the 450 won't. I prefer the storage on the 700 but that's not a huge deal.

 

[jadkins223]

I was going through the same process last year. I had decided on a Grizzly until I started looking for a unit. Several on Marketplace had photos with the gas cap off. When I asked, I was told that the Yamahas had an issue with vapor locking on long rides.
I ended up with a Honda Rubicon. Got EPS, independent rear suspension which is great and the DCT. It’s been a great machine around here and I can’t wait to get it to Idaho this fall.

I would happily take a Honda rancher 420 if I could find one with eps and the IRS, in a color like green!


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[jadkins223]

I've had a grizzly 700 before. Fantastic machine, lots of raw power. Awhile back I switched to a sportsman 700 and put the wife on a 500. For hunting I have never needed the power from the 700. I'd look more into reliable/price instead of power

How’s the Polaris compare ?


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[jadkins223]

If the prices were close I'd say go with the 450. I have a 700 and a 450, both Kodiaks. You'd be hard pressed to find something that the 700 would do that the 450 won't. I prefer the storage on the 700 but that's not a huge deal.

I was looking for someone who had both, thanks for the comment. 450 would suit me just fine I think! Yours have EPS?


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[Elkhntr08]

I would happily take a Honda rancher 420 if I could find one with eps and the IRS, in a color like green!


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I moved up from a 350 Rancher with SRA. Huge upgrade! And the Rancher is green.

 

[elkbowhuntr]

I own the 2010 Grizzly 550 with EPS....great machine.

 

[180ls1]

How’s the Polaris compare ?


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Far more comfortable but less reliable.